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• 02/10/2023 07:09

Zambia Airways introduces its first jet, a Boeing 737-800

Zambia Airways, a 55/45 joint venture between the Zambian government and Ethiopian Airlines, is increasing its capacity. The Zambian national carrier took delivery of its first jet, a Boeing 737-800, on Wednesday 27 September.

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• Beyond Africa
• 02/10/2023 07:03

Etihad conducted first flight from Abu Dhabi to Copenhagen

This new route aims to strengthen cultural and business ties between the two regions, offering convenient connections to Asia and Australia through Abu Dhabi. Notable attractions in Abu Dhabi, such as Abu Dhabi World, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, and the Louvre Abu Dhabi, are highlighted for Danish travellers.

The first flight, E… read more

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• 27/09/2023 21:36

AFRAA: Burundi undertakes to facilitate the repatriation of blocked airline revenues

Aviation is a capital-intensive business. Cash flow is essential to the sustainability of airline operations. Today, however, it is estimated that $1.5 billion of airline revenues are blocked in several African countries, including Burundi.

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• 27/09/2023 21:31

South African Airways set to introduce scheduled flights to its 12th destination in Africa

South Africa's flag carrier, South African Airways (SAA), has announced the launch of scheduled flights to its 12th destina… read more

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• 27/09/2023 21:24

Precision Air to introduce new aviation subjects

PRECISION Air plans to introduce three new courses at its training centre including pilot simulators training in efforts to produce more competent professionals to benefit the aviation sector and the economy.

Human Resources and Administration Manager of Precision Air, Bruno Daniel noted this over the weekend in Dar es Salaam at the… read more

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• 27/09/2023 05:15

Ibom Air sets course for Accra on October 17, its first regional destination

4 years after the start of its commercial activities, Ibom Air is in first place for its deployment outside the borders of Nigeria. Of the six regional destinations under consideration, the airline owned by Akwa Ibom State has finally set its sights on Accra as its first regional route.

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• 27/09/2023 05:14

NCAA suspends non-licensed aircraft fuelers, expired license holders’ operations around airports

Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended all non licensed aircraft fuelers and expired license holders’ operations around Nigerian airports.

The NCAA said this at the inauguration of the joint NCAA Audit Committee of all Aviation Fuel Activities in Nigeria

Director General Civil Aviation, Captain Musa … read more

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• 27/09/2023 05:13

South Africa and Mauritius now without Air Belgium, which is leaving the scheduled flights market

Air Belgium recently declared that it was ending its scheduled passenger services in order to concentrate on the freight and ACMI sector. This decision, which aims to orientate its activities towards the B-to-B (business-to-business) market, will result in the disorganization of its African network.

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• 27/09/2023 05:10

FlyNamibia joins IATA as 311th active member

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the world's leading airline organization, with 311 members representing 83% of global air traffic. With this status, IATA membership is a major achievement for every carrier.

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• 26/09/2023 06:34

Tourist Arrivals Exceed Target of Two Million

Tourist arrivals have exceeded the set target of two million since the opening of the frontiers following the COVID-19 pandemic from October 2021 to September 2023.

The Acting Prime Minister, Minister of Housing and Land Use Planning, Minister of Tourism, Mr Louis Steven Obeegadoo, provided the information, this afternoon, du… read more